Battered Shrimp (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Battered Shrimp (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)
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  1. Pour the beer into a medium-size bowl and stir in the vodka. Slowly whisk in the flour and the paprika. The batter should be fairly thick, but also easy to stir. Set aside in a warm place. Press the garlic clove into another bowl and stir in the olive oil and shrimp. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. Pour the oil into a heavy-bottomed pot (or, alternatively, a deep-fryer). Heat the oil slowly to 370 F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel or paper towels to drain the shrimp once they are cooked.
  2. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  3. Arrange the basil leaves on a sheet pan. Put the pan in the oven for 2 minutes, just to wilt the basil a bit, if the basil is young and tender this step is not necessary. Wrap a basil leaf around the middle of each shrimp like a belt. When ready to serve, dip the shrimp into the batter and drop, in small batches, into the oil. Fry until crispy, turning on both sides with a slotted metal spoon. Add the lemons into the oil and fry until crispy. Drain them on the lined baking sheet and season immediately with salt. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
  4. This is the simplest and best batter recipe. I use it at the restaurant all the time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 978.93 Kcal (4099 kJ)
Calories from fat 457.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.85g 78%
Sodium 503.69mg 21%
Potassium 122.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 119.43g 40%
Sugars 42.34g 169%
Dietary Fiber 27.72g 111%
Protein 22.59g 45%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 17.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 303.63 Kcal (1271 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.77g 78%
Sodium 156.23mg 21%
Potassium 37.9mg 3%
Total Carbs 37.04g 40%
Sugars 13.13g 169%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g 111%
Protein 7.01g 45%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 13%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 5.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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